What the last minute changes may mean for commercial SCS claims – a potential for increased denials.

Just when practices thought they were aware of all the changes that 2010 brought for Spinal Cord Stimulators - new changes were implemented. 

If you're trying to understand the new CPT codes in relationship to global period, when to bill for a revision versus a removal and differences between percutaneous and laminectomy surgical approach, you are not alone.

Join Marvel J. Hammer for this 90 minute audio seminar to get the scoop on the importance of accurate documentation to support payer authorization and/or medical necessity denials, review the details of the CPT & HCPCS code changes for 2010 and Recognize when providers can & cannot bill for SCS programming.

Here's just a sample of what you'll learn:

• Providers can decrease denials for spinal cord stimulators - Marvel will tell you how
• Review Medicare’s NCD and other payers’ policy requirements for Neurostimulators
• Check your bottom line - Making financial sense of when to perform SCS procedures in your office versus in a facility
• Accurate diagnosis coding to support medical necessity
• Document diagnoses and prior failed treatment to justify payer authorization
• When to use modifiers on your SCS claims to prevent claim denials

• Skip the costly travel arrangements and wasted time. Our conferences are available from the comfort and convenience of your own office or meeting room.
• Multiple formats to fit your training needs. All of our conferences are available on CD or PDF transcript so you can train your staff around your schedule.
• Every conference includes the speaker's materials so you can keep learning long after the conference is over.
• Gather around a speaker phone or computer and train your team for one low price.
• Multiple locations? Ask our customer specialists about discounts for your whole staff.

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Marvel J. Hammer, RN, CPC, CCS-P, PCS, ACS-PM, CHCO, is an accomplished professional considerable years of experience both in the business and medical fields. As owner of MJH Consulting and a coding, billing and compliance consultant, she provides documentation, coding and account receivable auditing and compliance evaluations. Hammer enjoys teaching providers and their staff on correct coding and billing and presents nationally on these topics. Her field of specialties includes pain management, physical medicine & rehabilitation, neurology, and occupational medicine.  Some of her pastime activities include wildlife photography and exploring our wonderful world.